Part 20, page 31

Document date 14 January 1972

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FBI 164-81, Vault Part 20 p. 31 (DB Cooper-5968), Airtel, dated 14 Jan 1972 — cooper.theunsolved.net/parts/Cooper-Part-20/pages/31

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Airtel to SAC, Albany Re: Utilization of Military Aircraft in Bureau Cases

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Aircraft Per Flying Hour Passengers VC-118 (4 Eng. Prop) $521.00 Up to 40 C-131 (2 Eng. Prop) 268.00 35 C-135 (4 Eng. Jet) 532.00 Up to 66 C-140 (4 Eng. Jet) 454.00 7 C-141 (4 Eng. Jet) 708.00 Up to 90 VC-6A (2 Eng. Turbo Prop) 177.00 8 UH-1 (Single Engine Helio) 124.00 Up to 7 CH-3 (Twin Engine Helio) 291.00 Up to 22

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In those rare instances where it is necessary or desirable to use an aircraft to assist in our investigation, you should explore all possibilities, including the use of commercial aircraft, or aircraft owned by private companies or by other Federal, state, or municipal agencies, as well as the military. Before committing Bureau funds in connection with the use of such aircraft, it is incumbent upon you to determine the cost involved and secure Bureau approval.

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DB Cooper 5968

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Header of an FBI airtel addressed to SAC Albany regarding military aircraft utilization in Bureau cases. Table listing eight military aircraft types with their per-flying-hour costs and passenger capacities, ranging from $124/hour for a UH-1 helicopter to $708/hour for a C-141 jet. Instructions directing field offices to explore all aircraft options (commercial, private, government, military) before committing Bureau funds, and to obtain Bureau approval for costs. The bottom half of the page is severely degraded with dark spots, noise, and microfiche artifacts. No legible text can be extracted. FBI Vault reference stamp identifying this as page 5968 in the D.B. Cooper file. Page number indicator showing this is the second page of the airtel document.

Top half of page is clearly legible typed text
Bottom half of page is heavily degraded with scanning/microfiche artifacts and noise
Page numbered '-2-' at bottom center indicating this is page 2 of a multi-page document
Stamp 'DB Cooper 5968' visible at bottom right corner

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